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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 159.80 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 159.80 and 81.28 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 159.80 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/159.80 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 159.80 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 12,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.54/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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